Pulwama, Nov 11:
Police have arrested the main accused in the murder of a 70-year-old woman in Parigam village of Pulwama district, after a meticulous investigation.
Officials told GNS that the accused has been identified as Imran Bashir Mir, son of Bashir Ahmad Mir, resident of Parigam.
He has been arrested in connection with FIR No. 211/26 under Section 103(3) BNS registered at Police Station Pulwama.
The case relates to the murder of Jana Begum, 70, wife of late Ghulam Ahmad Bhat, who was found dead with her throat slit inside her home in Parigam on the morning of October 19, 2026.
As per details, unidentified assailants had entered the house around 5:00 AM while her son was away at a nearby mosque offering Fajr prayers. On returning home, the son found her lying in a pool of blood.
Police said further investigation is underway.(GNS)